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By way of example let us look at two incidents of Sayyidina Umar (Radiallahu anhu)
. There was a dispute between a Muslim and a non- Muslim. The case was heard by
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) and he gave judgement in favour of the non-
Muslim. The Muslim thought that being a Muslim, Sayyidina Umar (Radiallahu
anhu) would surely take this into consideration and possibly show him some manner
of favour. He requested that his case be heard by Umar (Radiallahu anhu). The non-
Muslim said: “Rasulullah (Sallallahu A.layhi Wasallam) had given judgement in my
favour. But this man does not accept the decision. He requested that the case be heard
by you.”
Umar (Radiallahu anhu) asked the Muslim: “Is this true what he says?” The Muslim
replied: “Yes it is true.”
Sayyidina Umar (Radiallahu anhu) without saying another word, went inside and
fetched a sword. With it he beheaded the Muslim saying: “This is judgement for him
who is not satisfied with the decision of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam).”
(Durr Manthoor)
Now listen to another incident about this same Umar (Radiallahu anhu). The story is
quite lengthy. Briefly, this is it: Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasal lam) once gave
his shoes to Sayyidina Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) as a token, saying: “Go fetch
whomsoever you chance to meet, who with hart and soul declares: LA—ILAHA
ILLILLAH, give unto him the good news that he shall enter paradise.”
Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) went out and the first person he met was Umar
(Radiallahu anhu). Umar (Racljallahu anhu) asked: “How is it that these shoes are
carried around by you.” Thereupon Abu Hurayrab (Radiallahu anhu) gave the good
news from Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam). Umar (Radiallahu anhu) struck
him so hard against his breast with both hands that he fell down flat. He then told him
to go back. Abu Hurayrah (Radiallahu anhu) came to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi
Wasallarn) and weeping loudly, told Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) what
had happened. Umar (Radiallahu anhu) also appeared immediately after him.
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) asked: “Why did you do this?”
Umar (Radiallahu anhu) replied: “0 Messenger of Allah, do not do this because
people will rely on these glad tidings, sit contented and neglect good works.”
(Mishkat).
Now I ask you. Does this mean (Allah forbid) that Umar (Radiallahu anhu)
disregarded the saying of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)? Or that he stood
up to oppose the statement ohhe Rasul(Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) or acted contrary
to it?
In order to correlate this incident with the previous one, it requires depth of
knowledge. Look at yet another incident: It was the battle of Badr and Rasulullah
Al- Eti’daal Fi Maraatibur- Rijaal 170